in the latter ; the shape of the petals is also different, being 

 much deeper divided at the apex in alcea, more truncate 

 in moschata. 



Our plant which appears to differ in nothing from Malva 

 moschata,, but in the darker green colour, and more undula- 

 ted or crisped appearance of the leaves, and larger stature, 

 circumstances arising probably from cultivation. It pos- 

 sesses in a high degree the delicate scent of musk, which 

 is given out by the leaves and especially by the calyxes, 

 not by the flowers as is usually said ; and is best perceived 

 by drawing the plant through the hand. 



A hardy perennial. Communicated by Messrs. Whitley, 

 Bra me, and Milne, from the Fulham Nursery. 



